Four Steps To Clean And Shiny Marble

WORDS:: Chyka Keebaugh

PHOTOS:: Lisa Atkinson

Let's talk marble, shall we?

I've seen my fair share of rose gold, brass and copper lately, but I have also been spotting a lot of marble coming out in homewares - and I am loving it! Marble is simple, classic and a little bit glamourous. And you know I love adding a touch of glamour here and there!

Bench tops, sinks and splash backs are what first come to mind when thinking of bringing marble into the home. I have marble bench tops and I was initially worried about the porous nature of the surface and how best I could keep it clean.

Four steps to clean & shiny marble::

Clean it gently and frequently with a damp cloth and never use sprays or abrasive cleaners (the chemicals can damage or stain the marble).

Regularly use marble polish to retain its lustre.

Apply protective sealers every two years to help prevent staining.

Always use coasters! Avoid hard objects that could scratch the surface and blot spills up immediately.